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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
WILL PAY THE RAILROADS.

Colorado Clipper: THE GAZETTE
keeps such continual chatter about the
railroads selling excursion tickets into
Texas and endesvoring to aid in settling
up the state that it is difficult for the
country editor TO find anything new to
say. However. we cordially second THE
GAzETTE in it's efforts, and hope they
will be successful. II the many railroads
that run into Texas would give cheap
rates to different points in our state, and
advertise them half SIS much as they have
the California tickets. their trains would
be crowded. And as Texas has millions Of
acres of lsni better than that Of Califor-
mis-, and that can be bought for one-tenth
the money, there is g. great inducement
for the people to stay. Every man that
comes 10 Texas, buys land and settles
down is worth more to the railroads from
q business point than g dozen who buy @
$50 ticket and ride through the state.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
HARPER IN PRISON.
He Says he Does not Expect TO Remain
There Long.

He Says Re Does not Expect to Remain
There Long.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, Dec. 13.-EdWard L.
Harper, ex-vice-president of the Fidelity
Bank, and party, arrived here late last
night and after taking supper at the depot
dining room, were driven direct to the
penitentiary. Mrs.. Harper, her sister
Miss Matthews, and their father were of
the party. Harper and his wife displayed
the greatest composure under the circum-
stances and talked up to the time when
the ladies were ready to depart, when an
informal good night was said and Mrs.
Harper proceeded to an hotel. Mr..
Matthews showed deep emotion at part
ing and cried like child. Harper was
then taken into the gusrd room and
searched. He had 1852 in money
which he placed with some
change in his pocket book and
patted it farewell. After this formality,
Harper was assigned to cell ia, block I,
range l, where the cells are quite large
and airy. His serial number is 1921.
With good behavior he can make two and
half years on his sentence. In taking his
leave of the reporters he stated that he
did not expect to be in prison long and
this idea seemed to cheer him as well as
his wife, neither of whom expressed any
emotion from the time OF their arrival till
they parted for the night.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
or AT TEvIG

Bowie Cross Timbers: The Fort Worth
GAZETTE is now engaged in most COM
mendable enterprise-thst is in trying to
induce the railroads to offer cheap excur-
sion rates to the state of Texas. This
should have been done by the railroads
long ago, and there is no doubt but what
THE GAZETTE will continue to shop" on
this subject until she will have gained
this great end. THE GAZETTE is working
for the interest of all Texas, and should
be supported in this effort by the press
throughout the state, in carrying out q,
project that will soon help to "boom"
the greatest and grandest state under the
"stsrs and stripes"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
IMMIGRATION TO TEXAS,

Marshall Messenger: We are glad to
see the leading papers of the state unit
on the question of immigration, and in
demanding of the railroads cheap round
trip rate from the eastern and old southern
states. The people all over the state are
being worked up on this subject, and
every day we see reports of the action of
citizens OF different towns, al looking
toward encouraging immigration, and
securing cheap rate from the railroads.
Now is the time for Texas to act-now
while all eyes and turned TO the south
and her more than wonderfully rapid de-
velopments, the recital of which read like
q romance, but which are not overdrawn.
The march of empire is now to the south
ward, aud the present generation will see
the scepter of numbers and power pass to
the south. Her productive soil, her mar
velous mineral wealth, her magnificent
forest, her wonderful network OF navigs-
bic rivers, and her superlative CHI
mate, population of courage
and energy, and point to unusual
opportunities for the profitable
investment of capital. Texas, possess
ing nearly all these virtues, is no incon-
siderable part Of this wonderful south,
and her pc ople should not be backward
in setting forth her advantages, and in
asking for what she is justly entitled to-
as cheap railroad rates as are given to
other states. Let this be properly done,
or even done with half the completeness
of Colorado, Kansas and California, and
in very short time boom will strike
the state which will be felt from the
pine forests of the eastern border to
the fertile plains of the Rio Grande, ami
| from the Red river On the north to the
| sea-lsshed shores of the south.
One cannot realize the effort made by
other western states to secure emigration
without visit to said states. On our
| recent trip to Colorado we collected 8
| trunk full Of advertising matter-pewspa-
pers, pamphlets, Autographs, and even
cloth-bound books-setting forth the
claims of the respective counties and towns
for emigration. Let Texas but do half
| in this line that is done by these other
states, and her natural advantages of soil,
climate and situation are enough greater
to more than make up for the difference,
| and the tide which is now headed for the
far west will be turned in this direction,
and our children may vet live TO "elbow
each other into the sea-"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
IMMIGRATION.
What the Pres .f TtX4S Ia Saying ei
The PreseAE supreme Aetd Of
Tho state.
The People of the State Aroused to the
Need of Action and tho Do operation
- of Railroads.
READY

ABlLhcS n READY,
Abilene News: Dallas, Fort Worth
and other cities Of Texas have expressed
q desire that the railroads coming into
Texas shall no longer discriminate against
this state, but give prospectors and i'm
migrants coming to Texas as cheap rates
as are given to California and other Sec
tons. II q united appeal is made we
have some resson to nope that it will
effect some COED. A meeting to be held
at Dallas On the goth inst, to take
further steps in this matter and ell
cities and towns of the state have been
invited to send delegates. Abilene's pro-
gressive committee has already held q
meeting and named 6 delegate to that
meeting, and Abilene stands ready and
willing to do everything in her power for
the promotion OF the general good OF
West Texas and of the entire state.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
MEETS WITH FAVOR,

Breckenridge TeXisn: The GAzETTE's
stand in favor of low railroad fares from
all points in the east to Texas has met
with favor throughout the state, and the
indications are that the movement will be
success. Nee tiDgs of citizens have al
ready been held in the principal cities
and towns to devise means of bringing the
matter to q successful issue, 80 as to en-
able the state to compete with California
and other states which have through low
rates been drawing the lions share OF i'm
migration from the east for several years
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
WOULD RESULT IN GREAT GOOD.

Texas Panhandle: The Fort Worth GA
ZETTE has taken the initiative in another
matter which will result in Immediate
and immense good to the state-chesp
railroad transportation to immigrants.
We say twill result" because THE GA
zETTK has gone at the subject in it's per-
sistent and consistent way. Rail-
road managers are vaguely regarded as
business men of the highest capacity; but
their adhered to policy which keeps the
country from which their business must
come spsrsely settled by no means proves
the proposition. THE GAZETTE is the
best paper in Texas in every respect.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
Meeting at Vernon.
Correspordence of the Gazette.

Correspondence OF the Gazette.
VERNON, TEX, Dec. 12.-Our people
commend the efforts of THE GAZETTE in
trying to get low rates to people visiting
Texas with q view of becoming citizens.
At meeting at the courthouse last Sat-
urday night Hon. T. Windsor Robinson
and B Wilson Edgell, editor of the
Guard, were appointed delegates to at
tend the Dallas convention to be held on
the Goth.
Our people have gone farther, and
started move which, If co-operated in
with Fort Worth and the railroads, will
rebound to the rapid development of the
whole Panhandle. While we are working
peculiarly for Wl!barger county, yet We
have a vast territory tributary to Vernon
and are making an effort 20 settle the
whole country with COCO citizens.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
EVERY TOWN SHOULD JOIN IN.

Abilene News: Every town in West
Texas should join in with Fort Worth and
Dallas in demanding of the railroads as
good rates to Texas as are given to Cali
fornia and other sc ctions. A united effort
will secure us what we ask, and with
cheap rates to Texas and 8 little judicious
advertising of her advantages and re-
sources she will rapily fl. up with good,
industrious citiZ ems and oar fertile prsi-
rieS will then blossom as the rose.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
Meeting at Montague.

MONTAGUE, TEX, Dec. y, 1887.
To the Editor of the Gazette.
Following are the minutes OF meeting
Of the citizens of Montague and vicinity,
held at the courthouse on December 10,
Professor J. ?. Hamilton was elected
chairman and S. Fl. Hodges secretary.
The object Of the meeting was explained
by John II. Stephens to be for the pur-
pose Of organizing sn immigration So
ciety, and to select delegates to represent
Montague county at the state immigra-
ton convention to be held st Dallas on
the Goth.
On motion Of Levi Walker, Professor T..
P. Hamilton was elected permanent chair
nan and S. 81. Hodges permanent secre-
tary.
On motion of S. P. Huff central COM
m1ttee CT seven members was elected, to-
wit: Professor J. P. hamilton, S. h.
Hodges, John H. Stephens, w. A. Morris,
Professor j. n. Timberlske, Z. r. Willis
and Judge Griffin Ford.
Il was moved that one preventative
be elected from each voting precinct to
assist the central committee in procuring
Information IS to the produce, etc, raised
in the county, to be laid before the state
immigration convention TO De held at
Dallas, which was carried, and the fol-
lowing named gentlemen selected, to-wit:
Bowie-J. II. Mathews; Sunset. T.
Bellows; Forestbury-J. ". Bowers, G.
W. Williams, Hardy; st. JOE. 81. Bog
CESS; Illinois Bend-W. W. Wickllf
Duxberry, W. A. Davis; BurliDgton-J,
w. Grain; Nocena-W. S. Thurston;
Belcher-AleXander BeIcher; Deiyer-Ike
Wainscott; Guns Pesk-R. B. Lsngford.
The following resolution was offered
by John 81. Stephens: "Resolved, that we
are in favor of securing the cooperation
Of the railroads OF Texas in attracting
immigrants to this part of our state, and
we recommend that committee of three
members, from each voting precinct be
sent to Dallas on the Goth OF this month
to represent Montague county in the
state immigration convention" The res
olutlon was adopted, and John 81. Ste
phens, T. r. Willis and S. II. Hodges
elected delegates from this precinct, with
W. A. Morris, S. P. HUFF and Rube Bowlin
alternates.
The following resolution was offered
by S. 81. Hodges: "Resolved, that the
chairman of the precincts be requested to
call meeting for the purpose Of select
ing delegates to the Dallas immigration
Convention and securing information with
reference to the produce, ETC., raised in
their precincts to be furnished the dele
gates, and If not represented to furnish
such information to the central committee
to be laid before the State immigration
Convention" Adopted.
1t WAS moved and carried that the CEN
trail committee notify the members of the
different precincts Of the action of this
convention. On motion it was requested
that copy Of these proceedings be sent
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
H@.ue City Meeting.

EECOS CITY, LEN, Dec ~, 1881.
To the Editor of the Gazette.
At mass-meetiDg of the citizens Of
Reeves county and Pecos City, held st the
courthouse for the purpose Of selecting
delegates to attend the immigration con-
vention to be held at Dallas On December
20, Mr.. r. D. Gage was elected chairman
and Mr.. r. S. Bower requested to act as
secretary. The object OF the convention
was explained by Colonel F. B. Chiffon,
and after some discussion of The i'm
portanc of the convention, its aims and
objects, motion was made to have
Reeves county represented, aud for the
chairman to appoint suitable delega-
ton, q committee consisting of Colonel F.
B. Chiffon, Captain A. M. Walihall and
Judge G. F. Thomson, with DR.. j. j..
IDge, j. D. Smith and Z. S. Bowen as
alternates, were selected.
On motion the committee were empow-
cred to add to their number such others
IS would attend.
On motion the committee were instruct
ed to pledge Reeves county for it's share
Of any expenses that may be incurred.
On notion any of the committee that
sttended were empowered to act for the
whole.
On motion Captain George A. Knight
was requested to cooperate with and aid
the delegation.
On motion a finance committee con-
sisiing Of Dr.. j. j. LUCE, G. E. Buckholtz
and r. S. Bowen were appointed TO raise
the necessary funds 10 pay any expenses
that would be incurred III having Reeves
county advertised and its advantages
made known.
On motion the Fort Worth GAZETTE
and Dallas News were requested to pub
fish the proceedings of the meeting.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned. r. D. GAGE,
f. S. BOWEN, Secretary. Chairman.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
A GOOD WORK.

Queen City Herald The Fort Worth
GAZETTE has taken up the immigration
subject for Texas, aud showing the &C
vsntsge Of Texas sell in producing the
necessaries Of life and climate equal to
that of any state in the Union. THE GA
zETTE has the name OF working to the
best interest of the people Of the state.
May THE GAZETTE succeed in its good
work.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
At Pilot Point.

Special to the Gazette.
Pilot POINT, TKI., Dec. 13,-At a
public meeting held this evening to elect
delegates to the immigration state con-
vention 10 be held st Dallas on the Goth
instant, Mr. c. Capenhouer was elected
chairman and 81. D. Caldwell secretary.
The following delegates were chosen; L.
n. Johnson and o. A. Hearn; alternates,
J. c. Newbury and S. F. darwin. The
following resolution was presented and
adopted:
Resolved, thst it is the sense of this
meeting that the immigration movement
formulated by the citizens of Dallas is
pre-e minently the policy that Is best pro
motive of the largest material interest of
the state in every respect, and that we
heartily endorse the same, and hereby
pledge ourselve to its support as provided
in the plans set forth in the resolutions
adopted by the meeting st the Merchants
Exchange at q recent date.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

Raines County Record: The Fort Worth
GAZETTE is working TO haze the railroads
give low rates to tourists and immigrants
to Texas. This is move in the right di-
rection, and if the railroads give the same
rates to persons coming to Texas that
have been given to the other western aud
southwestern states Texas will double
her population before the year 1895.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
THE IMMIGRATION MOVEMENT

Weatherford Sun: The immigration
question has all OF a sudden become the
leading topic of discussion in the Texas
press. What Texas with it's healthful
climate, its rich mineral and agricultural
resources, and above oil its millions OF
acres OF vacant fertile lands, wants more
than anything else Just now is millions of
capital and thousands and tens of tnous
anis of new settlers to develop these
unsurpassed and almost uneqsled re-
sources. At no time, however. has
the vits! importance Of this :iuz=-====. l=s@sa
so clearly recognized by tn 1;:eiu5as E9=U
and the press O. Iexas - Co~ But
while Texas railroad carry -zzSsE3Es55l;E5
from the older states TO California and
back almost as cheap as to railroad points
in Texas it is impossible to secure the
much needed and desired immigration to
this state. This discrimination on the
part of the Texas roads is as ineXplicable
as it is unfair and msnifestly un-
just. Hence the general agitation
Of the immigration question, and the uni
versal sentiment among the progressive
people of all classes is that the most eff
fective means should be employed at
once to secure proportionotely as cheap
railrosd rates from the north to Texas as
the roads are giving to California. As
one of the means calculated to effect such
result, one Of the best informed rail-
road men in the south, as reported in the
Fort Worth GAZETTE, suggests that
the people in every county in Texas
should at once organize i'm
migration societies and have prepared
printed matter setting forth the advan-
tages and resources Of their respective
counties; that part of this matter should
be mailed by citizens of the counties to
friends in the Older states, and the bal
ance given to the Texas roads for distri-
button. The people of Texas must, he
says demonstrate to the railroads that
they will use printers ink to induce i'm
migration and thus help the railroad COM
panies.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
TEXAS SHOULD BOOM

Kerrville Eye: The Fort Worth GA
zETTE is giving the Texas railroads q
deal. Texas railroads are helping to de-
plete the state of people, by giving great
reduction from all eastern points to Cali
fornia and taking passengers right
through Texas, but making no reduction
to Texas points. Wait wee, Texas
should bide her time, she will have q
boom and California will look on as
Texas is now doing.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
THE GAZETTE: FORT WORTH TEXAS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER A.

is concerned. This result is brought
about by the simple process OF selling to
prospectors and immigrants chesp tickets,
say to California, Oregon, Dakota or Col.
orado, while maintaining the usual rates
upon ell persons coming into o. desiring
to come into Texas. 1t man, starting
find new home in the west,
with the usual undetermined
locality in his mind, can purchase q ticket
to either of those states or territories for
one-half the sum it would cost him to
visit and inspect Texas, the influence
which such consideration would have
over him is readily to be seen. Twice or
thrice the distance for one-hslf or one
third the money is an inducement which
would readily shape the destination of
most immigrants. Few men, compare
lively, leave the old states with we'll
settled upon and defined locality where
they intend to engage in future bust
ness and make their future home.
Especially is this true of the small
farming class and of the stout, robust
young men who seek homes in the west.
DISCRIMINATORY rates Is at least as CEN
sursble in regard to the fare of passen-
ger as OF ton of freight. The immi-
grants are sped through Texas without
en- opportunity for investigation in per.
son by the immigrant, and landed in Cali
fornia for example, at small expense,
there to inspect whatever advantages she
may have and to be financially unable, in
many instances, to Immediately return
and look over the ground whose advan-
teges have been suppressed.
These considerations have given rise to
many and loud complaints from our peo-
pie and Dallas, as usual, has taken the
lead to have them corrected. A meeting
of her business men, large in number, in
responsibility and in influence, was held
ct the Merchants Exchange on Saturday
evening and resolutions adopted looking
to a united effort upon the part of the
business men and the press throughout
the state to invoke of the railroads
such change in their policy as
will give the state of Texas fair
and equal chsnce in the great race
for increased population and improve
ment. Fort Worth, Houston, San An
tonic and all the other cities OF the state,
as well as embryo cities are joining II
the refrain. The Democrst hopes within
another wear - u anle - sn-.:.~os 1tz1
rn,s -z1k =E===:s5iI8 hss BEN Temedied,
AMI That E9zaz au1 1er natural resources
are given 81 aven chance to secure their
Just dues from the rushing, moving,
valuable multitude constantly seeking to
better their condition in life by selecting
q new field for their labor and capital.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
st Wills Point,
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
WILLS POINT, TEX, Dec. ia very
enthusiastic meeting of the citizens OF
Van Zandt county was held at the city
hall yesterday evening for the purpose of
selecting delegates to the immigration
convention to be held at Dallas on the
goth inst. Mr.. r E. Ysntis was called
to the chair, and resolutions
were read heartily indorsing
the immigration movement. After con-
siderable discussion on the Inject the
following committee were appointed to at
tend: T. G. Thompson, W. w. Reeves,
W. E. Easterwood, J. L. Hamm, 7. L.
Woodhouse, r. F. Williams, 81. I. Good
night, N. A. Matthews, j.. j. Gibssrd, L.
E. Rose and Sim West.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
at BOnham.
special to the Gazette.

special to the Gazette.
BoNHAM, Tex, Dec. 13.-The follow
ing csll was issued to-day for citizens
meeting tonight:
MASS MEETING.
"The citizens of Bonhsm and vicinity
are requested to meet at the city hall this
evening at O'Clock, to select delegates
to the convention which meets at Dallas
on the 2Otn inst. The object of which
convention is to secure chesp tourists
rates from other states to all points in
Texas, in order that the great
advantages of our state may be adver-
tfsed and made known"
A great deal OF interest is being mani
tested by the citizens of BOnhsm in this
important step to advertise Texas, and
the action Of The GAZETTE is fully in
dorsed by every one here.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
at Bryan.
nee of the Gazette.

Correspondence of the Gazette.
BRYAN, TEX, Dec. IA meeting OF
the citizens OF Br:zos county will be held
at the courthouse next Saturday at 2
O'Clock p. m, to elect delegates to the
immigration convention to be held st
Dallas, Tex, on the 20th inst.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14

state. At the present time Texas is get
ting but few immigrants, none compared
with what she ought to get and would
get il the railroads would reduce their
passenger tariffs SO that people could sf-
ford to come from distance and see Texas
for themselves. TRR GAZETTE is right.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
EMINENTLY PROPER.

Montague Democrat: The Fort Worth
GAZETTE is now earnestly and lsudably
engaged in trying TO secure low rates OF
fare On eli railroads extending into Texas
from the north, for tourists as well as all
persons seeking permanent homes in the
Lone Star state. It is eminently proper
and right that THE GAZETTE should sue
reed
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
IS BEING ENCOURAGED.

Sweeiwater Record: The Fort Worth
GAZETTE should be encouraged in its fight
sgsinst the unjust discrimination of the
price Of tickets from points in the east to
Texas points. THE GAZETTE shows
clearly that one can go to California and
back, distance of 1000 miles, as cheap
as they can 60 from st. Louis to Fort
Worth and back, distance of only GOO
miles
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-14
at ,yCmersOu.
Special to the Gazette.

SpeCIaI 70 the GAZETTE.
JEFFERSON, TEX, Dec. l3.-The Jeffer
son immigration meeting took place IN
Sheriff Deware's office this evening at 5
O'Clock. DR.. A. G Clopton was called to
the chair. W. j. Sedbury WAS elected
secretary. 1t was decided that the Cit
zens Of Marion county do concur in the
immigration movement now so vigorously
being urged by the Dallss daily News
and the daily GAZETTE, and the following
citizens were elected to represent Marion
county in the convention to be held in
Dial as on December 20: DR.. A. G. Clop-
ton, W. Z. Camp, W. j. Sedbury, V. Il.
Claiborne, Colonel E. L. Overall, Ward
Taylor, Jr., and j. II. Dennis. This bust
ness being disposed Of, the meeting 40
iourned.